Virology

Question 1

What are the 6 steps to viral replication?

Answer 1

Adsorption/Attachment
penetration
uncoating
Synthesis: replication and protein production
Assembly
Release

Question 2

What storage environment should viral specimen samples be kept in?

Answer 2

cold and moist

Question 3

What is the name of the viral transport medium?

Answer 3

Tryptose Phosphate Broth with 0.5% gelatin
-prevents drying out
-preserves viral activity
- antimicrobial effect to fungi and bacteria